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    Homemade Quinoa Milk

    Published: Oct 26, 2014 · Modified: Dec 9, 2022 by Iosune · This post may contain affiliate links · 68 Comments

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    Homemade Quinoa Milk. Delicious homemade quinoa milk. If you like oat milk you need to try this recipe. Quinoa is an excellent source of protein and it also tastes amazing

    Nut milks are my favorite plant milks, but this homemade quinoa milk has an amazing taste and also has less amount of fat. It's similar to oat milk, although you can make it with raw oats and in this case you need to cook the quinoa first.

    The only two necessary ingredients here are these: water and quinoa. I've also added ground cinnamon and dates because this way the milk tastes better, but it's optional and you can add other ingredients like cocoa powder or any sweetener you want. I usually use dates to make plant milks because is not as expensive as other sweeteners and it's really healthy.

    This quinoa milk is a great cow's milk alternative and kids love it, especially with cocoa powder, but avoid store bought cocoa drinks, they are full of sugar an another unhealthy ingredients. Carob powder is a better choice, but if you can't find it use unsweetened cocoa powder.

    Homemade Quinoa Milk. Delicious homemade quinoa milk. If you like oat milk you need to try this recipe. Quinoa is an excellent source of protein and it also tastes amazing

    Some people make this milk using raw quinoa, but quinoa has a coating of saponins, so you need to wash it very well before using it and it's better to cook it instead of using it raw.

    To make the quinoa milk I've used a plant milk maker called Chufamix, it's super easy to use and so useful. Anyways, you don't need it to make this recipe, you can use a blender and a strainer to remove the pulp, but if your blender is very powerful, you don’t need to strain the milk. To strain it, you can use a strainer, a napkin or a cheesecloth, you choose.

    Homemade Quinoa Milk. Delicious homemade quinoa milk. If you like oat milk you need to try this recipe. Quinoa is an excellent source of protein and it also tastes amazing

    Quinoa is an excellent source of protein and contains the eight essential amino acids, so it’s a perfect food for vegans and vegetarians. It’s gluten-free, has a low glycemic index, it’s also high in fiber, it regulates cholesterol levels, prevent constipation and it’s rich in essential fatty acids (omega 3 and omega 6), potassium, calcium, phosphorus, iron, zinc, magnesium and vitamins B and E. Awesome!

    If you prefer a thicker, tastier homemade quinoa milk you can add more quinoa, if you prefer a quinoa milk lower in calories you can add less. Make your own plant milks at home, it's super easy and they taste much better.

    Homemade Quinoa Milk. Delicious homemade quinoa milk. If you like oat milk you need to try this recipe. Quinoa is an excellent source of protein and it also tastes amazing

    Homemade Quinoa Milk. Delicious homemade quinoa milk. If you like oat milk you need to try this recipe. Quinoa is an excellent source of protein and it also tastes amazing

    Homemade Quinoa Milk

    Delicious homemade quinoa milk. If you like oat milk you need to try this recipe. Quinoa is an excellent source of protein and it also tastes amazing.
    4.72 from 7 votes
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    Course: Drink
    Cuisine: Vegan
    Prep Time: 5 minutes
    Total Time: 5 minutes
    Servings: 6
    Author: Iosune


    Ingredients 

    US Customary - Metric
    • 1 cup cooked quinoa
    • 3 cups water
    • 4 dates
    • ¼ teaspoon cinnamon
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    Instructions

    • Cook the quinoa according to package directions.
    • Blend the quinoa with the water until well blended and almost smooth.
    • Strain the blended quinoa mixture using a cheesecloth or a strainer.
    • Pour the quinoa milk in a blender and blend with the dates and cinnamon.
    • Store the quinoa milk in a sealed container in the fridge for 3 or 4 days.

    Notes

    • Nutrition information has been calculated before straining the milk.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1serving (½ cup or 120 ml) | Calories: 50kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 0.1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Sodium: 8mg | Potassium: 84mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 2IU | Vitamin C: 0.02mg | Calcium: 11mg | Iron: 1mg

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    Comments

    1. Dean Panicker says

      March 10, 2019 at 6:14 am

      Hey Iosune, this idea is massive , I’m going to try this right away. Very well explained and thank you so much for sharing..

      Reply
      • Iosune says

        March 11, 2019 at 2:25 am

        Hi Dean! You're so welcome 🙂 Hope you like it!

        Reply
    2. Cynthia G. says

      September 08, 2018 at 7:56 pm

      5 stars
      I got somewhere and didn’t have milk, but had quinoa. I looked up quinoa milk and found this recipe. It worked great! Thank you. You saved me. I must confess, I added a smidge of nutmeg with the cinnamon; it was a nice addition, but I love the taste of nutmeg. I have a ginger spice blend I may try next time. Thanks again. Your recipe is a definite keeper!

      Reply
      • Iosune says

        September 11, 2018 at 9:21 am

        Hi Cynthia! Sounds greast 🙂 SO glad you liked it!

        Reply
    3. sanny says

      June 04, 2018 at 5:30 am

      hey iosune! wanted to know after straining this, is it the same nutritional values meaning how many calories carbs, fat and protein its left after straining! it sucks that every where i look for recipes no one really puts the info that way i know how many calories my child is getting since i don't want to give her any store bought cows milk or nut milk, id been trying to perfect hemp milk since it has all the nutrients and i started mixing the hemp with quinoa. like does the quinoa milk when blending keeps all the nutrients in the liquid? in the back of my quinoa milk it says 1/2 cup dried 7 grams of protein, 35 carbs 4 in fiber and 160 calories. what you think?

      Reply
      • Iosune says

        June 04, 2018 at 10:49 am

        Hi Sanny! It's really difficult to know the nutritional information of this recipe because you discard the pulp. I think it's not important, as long as you're eating healthy food until you're satisfied, the calories are not important 🙂

        Reply
    4. Mir says

      March 25, 2018 at 10:52 pm

      Silly question, is the 1 cup of quinoa already cooked, or raw? Meaning, how much cooked quinoa do you add to the water? Thanks. My allergic kid will be so happy with this alternative.

      Reply
      • Iosune says

        March 26, 2018 at 3:19 am

        Hi Mir! As you can see in the ingredient list, it's cooked quinoa 🙂

        Reply
        • Tammy Travis says

          April 07, 2019 at 2:45 am

          I am a little confused still. are you measuring the 1 cup quinoa BEFORE you cook it? Because I know it swells up.

        • Iosune says

          April 16, 2019 at 11:57 am

          Hi Tammy! It's 1 cup of cooked quinoa, so I measure it once it's cooked 🙂

        • Ellen Wang says

          December 08, 2020 at 10:36 pm

          Hi iosune says, Quinoa will expand 4 times after it was cooked! So for everyone who asked, just do the math! Hope this helps!

        • Iosune Robles says

          December 10, 2020 at 12:20 pm

          Thanks for your kind help 🙂 Have a nice day!

    5. Kate C. says

      November 19, 2017 at 4:03 am

      I have previously made homemade soy milk, rice milk, and oat milk. I tried your quinoa milk recipe without the dates a while ago and didn't particularly care for the taste. Tonight I decided to try it again, this time with dates, and it is much better. I really like the fact that quinoa has complete protein. I may enrich this a bit with calcium next time I make it so that it is an even better substitute for cow's milk.

      Reply
      • Iosune says

        November 22, 2017 at 10:02 am

        Hi Kate! Thanks a lot for your comment. Quinoa is a great source of protein 😀

        Reply
    6. Cristina says

      October 06, 2017 at 10:34 am

      Hey! great recipe! Can’t wait to try it. Any idea on what to do with the pulp? I hate to throw it away

      Reply
      • Iosune says

        October 09, 2017 at 3:20 pm

        Hi Cristina! Thanks a lot 🙂 You could add it to your soups or smoothies. Have a nice day!

        Reply
    7. T says

      August 20, 2017 at 6:07 am

      Is there much pulp? If so, what can I do with the pulp?

      Reply
      • Iosune says

        August 21, 2017 at 1:49 pm

        Hi T! Not so much if you use a powerful blender 🙂

        Reply
      • Janne Ploquin says

        February 21, 2018 at 8:32 pm

        5 stars
        I use the pulp left over for smoothies. Just put it in a container in the fridge and put a few spoonfuls in my husbands whey shakes in the morning.

        Reply
        • Iosune says

          March 25, 2018 at 3:55 am

          Hi Janne! I also use the pulp to make smoothies as well, they're delicious! 🙂

    8. Louise says

      July 25, 2017 at 9:52 pm

      Do you think this would hold up as an alternative to cows' milk in cooked recipes? I'm looking for a healthy, cheaper milk substitute to cook with.

      Reply
      • Iosune says

        July 26, 2017 at 10:20 am

        Hi Louise! I think any plant milk can be used instead of cows milk. I love almond, coconut, soy and oat milk, but this is also a great alternative. Take a look at this post: http://simpleveganblog.com/9-easy-plant-milk-recipes/ Have a nice day!

        Reply
    9. Melissa F says

      May 24, 2017 at 9:19 pm

      Hello! I'm wondering if I can double or even triple the recipe. Any idea? I currently use almond milk for overnight oats for my husband and I but I'd love to try this instead. Seems like it would taste heavenly in the oats.

      Reply
      • Iosune says

        May 29, 2017 at 1:10 pm

        Hi Melissa! Yes, you can 🙂 Have a nice day!

        Reply
    10. Yolanda says

      May 19, 2017 at 4:07 am

      Just don't feed to babies.

      Reply
    11. X says

      December 07, 2016 at 10:53 am

      Thanks very interesting article. And beneficial to those who are committed to good health.

      Reply
      • Iosune says

        December 14, 2016 at 6:05 pm

        Hi X! Thanks a lot for your comment 😀

        Reply
    12. Kimmy says

      November 21, 2016 at 8:19 pm

      This is amazing! I'll have to try it 🙂

      Reply
      • Iosune says

        November 28, 2016 at 9:54 am

        Thanks a lot Kimmy! Hope you like it 😉

        Reply
    13. Nanc says

      August 27, 2016 at 6:51 pm

      Can I leave the dates out?

      Reply
      • Iosune says

        August 31, 2016 at 11:18 am

        Hi Nanc! Of course you can. Feel free to add your favorite sweetener 😉

        Reply
    14. Rita Worlock says

      June 07, 2016 at 10:31 am

      5 stars
      Hi,

      I am in the U.S. and I want to buy the chufamix, but I can't seem to find a company that sells it here. Can you help?

      Best,

      Rita

      Reply
      • Iosune says

        June 14, 2016 at 6:08 pm

        Hi Rita! I'm so sorry, but I can't help you because I live in Spain. Maybe you could send them an email, this is their web: https://www.chufamix.com. Have a nice day!

        Reply
    15. nylongirl says

      January 25, 2016 at 6:49 pm

      4 stars
      Does Quinoa milk make your body alkaline or acidic? I am sure it's better made fresh but I buy in cartons and love it. Can't find info online as to the PH. Thanks!

      Reply
      • Iosune says

        February 01, 2016 at 1:13 pm

        Hi! I'm so sorry, but I don't know, so I can't help you!

        Reply
      • Kaius says

        March 02, 2016 at 7:22 am

        Well, considering that the only two ingredients to this recipe are Quinoa and Water, the fact that quinoa is generally alkaline forming would mean that the milk made from said quinoa would be, too. Unless the water used was really acidic, anyway.

        Reply
        • Nylongirl says

          March 08, 2016 at 6:59 am

          Thank you

        • Iosune says

          March 16, 2016 at 12:20 pm

          Hi Kaius! Thanks a lot for the info!! 😀

      • Danielle says

        February 21, 2018 at 7:46 pm

        quinoa is alkaline on Dr. Sebi's list of alkaline foods.

        I am going to attempt this recipe, thank you!

        Reply
        • Iosune says

          March 25, 2018 at 3:53 am

          Hi Danielle! Hope you like it 😀

      • sanny says

        June 04, 2018 at 5:24 am

        yas! look up on DR. Sebi! quinoa is in the alkaline list!!

        Reply
        • Iosune says

          June 04, 2018 at 10:47 am

          Hi Sanny! Thanks a lot for your comment 🙂

    16. Amy says

      February 08, 2015 at 2:18 am

      I've got to try this!

      Reply
      • Iosune says

        February 10, 2015 at 7:54 pm

        Hi Amy! I hope you like the milk 🙂

        Reply
    17. Thalia @ butter and brioche says

      November 04, 2014 at 3:51 am

      5 stars
      I've made my own almond and cashew milk before and loved it.. definitely need to try out your quinoa milk recipe. It is seriously such a good idea and looks delicious!

      Reply
      • Iosune says

        November 07, 2014 at 10:50 am

        Thanks Thalia! Homemade milks are always healthier and also taste amazing!

        Reply
    18. Lea says

      November 01, 2014 at 10:30 pm

      I started with making almond milk, and then a combo of oat/almond. From there I wanted a cheaper option, with more protein so I moved on to my own organic soy milk. Then I wanted better taste, with even more protein so I am now making hemp milk (divine). It never occurred to me that quinoa would be another option. I will be trying this as soon as I replenish my supply.....
      Thanks so much!!

      Reply
      • Iosune says

        November 02, 2014 at 8:45 am

        Hi Lea! I've never tried hemp milk, thanks for the idea!!! I hope you like this recipe 😀

        Reply
    19. Katie @ Produce On Parade says

      October 28, 2014 at 11:11 pm

      So interesting!! I am dying to try it now!

      Reply
      • Iosune says

        February 01, 2016 at 1:12 pm

        Thank you so much Katie <3

        Reply
    20. Evi says

      October 28, 2014 at 7:29 pm

      This one is the best idea ever, I am so happy I found your blog! I am a massive plant milk fan, and quinoa is probably my all time favorite. Thanks so much for this greatness!

      Reply
      • Iosune says

        February 01, 2016 at 1:12 pm

        Thank you so much Evi!! I really LOVE your blog 😀

        Reply
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